India, May 15 -- Bengaluru BJP MP PC Mohan sparked online buzz after claiming that the combined valuation of the city's top 25 startups exceeds the entire GDP of Pakistan.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mohan wrote, "Bengaluru's top 25 startups are worth more than Pakistan's entire GDP."

The statement appears to underscore Bengaluru's growing global stature as a startup capital, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley. Home to tech giants and unicorns like Flipkart, Swiggy, Razorpay, and Byju's, the city has seen a surge in venture capital and innovation in recent years.

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